Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has NEVADA LATH & PLASTER, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

NEVADA LATH & PLASTER, INC. has been inspected 30 times by OSHA between Dec 22, 1982 and Jan 21, 2003, with 78 violations and $1,309 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Nevada's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Nevada operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NV OSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. NV OSHA conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

Question 3

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 4

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

Question 5

How does OSHA calculate penalty amounts?

Accepted Answer

OSHA sets initial penalty amounts based on the gravity of the violation (severity and probability of injury). Penalties are then adjusted based on three factors: employer size (smaller employers may receive reductions), good faith (employers with effective safety programs), and violation history (employers with no recent prior violations). Penalties may be further reduced through informal settlement conferences between the employer and the OSHA Area Director.

Question 6

What is an OSHA referral inspection?

Accepted Answer

A referral inspection occurs when a federal or state agency, or another OSHA inspector, identifies a potential hazard and refers it to OSHA for follow-up. Referrals can come from other government agencies during their own inspections, from media reports, or from other OSHA inspections that identify hazards outside their scope. Referral inspections are given priority below complaints but above programmed inspections.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.451Scaffolding - General Requirements	56	$1,109
1926.152Flammable Liquids	5	$0
1926.21Safety Training and Education	4	$0
1926.500Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions	3	$0
1910.169Air Receivers	2	$0
1926.20General Safety and Health Provisions	2	$200
1926.25Housekeeping	2	$0
1926.300General Requirements - Tools, Hand and Power	1	$0
1926.401	1	$0
1926.102Eye and Face Protection (Construction)	1	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#306118142	Jan 21, 2003	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#304999410	Dec 3, 2001	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#304999220	Dec 3, 2001	Planned	Complete	0	$0
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